Why did the U.S. extend the deadline for negotiations on Lukoil's global assets, and what are the key conditions for any potential sale?

The U.S. extended the deadline to June 27 to allow more time for companies to hold talks with Lukoil on buying its foreign assets, as part of a license issued by the U.S. Treasury Department; this is the sixth extension since sanctions were imposed in October on Lukoil and Rosneft due to their revenues supporting Russia’s war in Ukraine. Any deal must ensure Lukoil receives no upfront payment, all proceeds go into a frozen account under U.S. jurisdiction, and transactions require final approval from the Treasury’s Office of Foreign Assets Control.

What is the estimated value and scope of Lukoil’s international asset portfolio being sold under U.S. sanctions?

Lukoil’s international portfolio being sold is valued at about $22 billion and includes oilfields, refineries, and gas stations across multiple countries—from Iraq to Finland—following sanctions that forced the divestment of these assets.

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